Against the odds, Shakhtar booked their place in the knock out stages with 12 points on the board.

Even the most optimistic Shakhtar fans had doubts about qualifying to the next stage. So much so the boss promised he'd don a zorro mask and cape if his side made it.

A promise is a promise.

A man of his word. Shakhtar Donetsk manager Paulo Fonseca [November 1, 2017]: "If my team reaches the Champions League playoffs, then at the last press conference you'll see me dressed as (childhood fictional hero) Zorro." pic.twitter.com/BrWnyQlchT

Paulo Fonseca as Zorro in the post-match press conference after Shakhtar beat Man City 2-1 and qualified for the Last 16 of the Champions League. I have so much love for this man. A great manager and a fantastic person! pic.twitter.com/WMllrlfUzp

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